Julie Delpy, also known as the adorably talented actress and director who I wish would script my life, has officially signed on to provide the screenplay for the upcoming film from HBO Films. The project is entitled, Cancer Vixen is based on the 2006 graphic novel written by Marisa Acocella Marchetto. Continue reading
The New York Times bestselling narrative nonfiction novel, “The Hour of Peril” has been optioned by The Weinstein Company to create a television miniseries with Brendan Deneen and Charles Spicer attached to executive produce on behalf of Macmillan Films. The novel was published in February of 2013 by Minotaur Books and written by Daniel Stashower. Continue reading
Kristin Halbrook’s popular novel, “Nobody But Us” is heading to the big screen with a name change. The film adaptation of the modern Bonnie and Clyde tale will be entitled, “Will and Zoe” and Variety has reported that it will be written and directed by Leanne Welham. She is best known for her short film work including “Novio,” “Transgress,” and “Nocturne.” Continue reading
The film adaptation of the novel, “The Giver” is moving forward as the cast list begins to fill up. You might remember the novel from your 5th grade reading class or from reading it on your own on a hot summer day when you parents couldn’t take you to the pool. Announced this week, Meryl Streep has officially joined the cast of the film joining Jeff Bridges and Brenton Thwaites. Continue reading
NBC announced last week that they have begun early development on several new projects including an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, “Tommyknockers” as well as a modern retelling of popular horror novel and film, “Rosemary’s Baby.” Continue reading
Sylvia Day’s bestselling “Crossfire” series has officially been optioned by Lionsgate. The acquisition of the series of romantic novel was announced by Kevin Beggs, President of the Lionsgate Television Group, and Executive Vice President Chris Selak, who will oversee development for the studio. Continue reading
Sony Pictures has officially optioned the soon to be published sci-fi novel “Tomorrow and Tomorrow” written by Thomas Sweterlitsch. While the novel is not set to be published till next year, Sony has already seen the promises of a successful film adaptation. Continue reading
The Wizard of Oz reboots and adaptations just don’t stop coming. A new version of the classic world from the mind of L. Frank Baum, is about to hit the small screen this time. Deadline has reported that director Timur Bekmambetov will be serving as executive producer and potentially directing an upcoming miniseries called “Warriors of Oz” which will be airing on SyFy. Continue reading
If you haven’t read the firs two books of The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss (and you loved A Song of Ice and Fire) then you are missing out on what is surely to join the ranks as one of the best fantasy trilogies of our time. And following the way of “Game of Thrones,” The Kingkiller Chronicle are heading to television. Deadline announced that 20th Century Fox has officially optioned the television rights of the incomplete trilogy to develop and ongoing series. Continue reading
Lionsgate’s Codeblack FIlms announced that they have officially acquired the film rights to the popular “Flyy Girl” book trilogy written by New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Tyree’s books have been read by over 8 million people worldwide, and have grossed more than $30 million for publishing giant Simon & Schuster. His brand is one of the most talked about in the urban community, and his products can be found in 12 countries. Continue reading